Iroquois, SD

South Dakota

Iroquois is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 425. Residents earn $60,750 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
425 Population 685/sq mi density
$60,750 Median Income $29,953 per capita
$138,500 Home Value
$763 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,750 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,500 home value, $763/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,750
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $138,500
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.0%
35% lower than US avg
Median Rent $763
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.6%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.9%
85% lower than US avg

How Iroquois Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population425
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density685/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,750
Per Capita$29,953
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$370M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,500
Rent$763
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.7%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Elevation1,395 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+88.8%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute24 min
Libraries2

Is Iroquois a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Iroquois receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Iroquois stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Iroquois is $60,750, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Iroquois is $138,500, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $763 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Iroquois has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches, including 41.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Iroquois has a population of 425 with a density of 685 people per square mile. The median age is 37.3 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.5%), with 6.6% Hispanic.

Population

425
Total Population
685
People / sq mi
37.3yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.1%
Female 40.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Iroquois vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Iroquois vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Iroquois is $60,750, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Iroquois vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,750
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,953
Avg Weekly Wage$920
IRS Avg AGI$75,392

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.9%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)265
County GDP$370M

Business (County)

Restaurants9
Healthcare17
Retail23
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,767
36% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Work from Home2.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Iroquois is $138,500, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $763 (34% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$138,500
51% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$763
34% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,767
36% above US avg
Effective Rate3.44%
In Iroquois, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.7% report depression. 21.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Iroquois vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.6%
8% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity21.4%
Depression21.7%
Mental Distress16.0%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.4%
Checkup Rate72.7%
Premature Death4,945/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access25.2%
Healthcare Facilities17

Crime Rates: Iroquois vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Iroquois has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.9 inches
32% below US avg
Snowfall41.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,395 ft (425 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density685/sq mi
Coordinates44.3679°N, 97.8495°W
County FIPS46077
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71%
D 27.1%

Winner: Republican by 43.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.0%
35% below US avg
High School+88.8%
School Test Score5.45
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density685/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities17
Restaurants9
Retail Stores23

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Work from Home2.1%

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